Maker/Learner Space @EdcampMSP

Thanks so much for taking some time at the Maker/Learner Space!​Just in case you want to snag some of these great edtech goodies for yourself or for your classroom, all of the links are listed below!

Resources are listed in alphabetical order.**AppStore Link refers to the iOS app store.​Many of these apps are also available on Android just look in the GooglePlay store

Chromville

This is a great Augmented Reality tool to use with students. There are always new pages coming out and they are really putting an "edu" focus on their product!The sample image used at EdCamp was Zoe and Internet Safety and can be found HERE.AppStore LINK​Website

ColorAlive

Another great augmented reality tool aimed at the consumer market, but could find a place in a classroom setting as well!AppStore LINK​Website

A relatively new company in the "makerspace" game. This company (founded by 2 women in CA) puts together great kits and recipes for your students to try out in a makerspace environment​Website

LightUp Edison

Mixing circuitry and an iPad app together. A really neat concept. This product is new to the market as well!WebsiteAppStore LINK

LittleBits

A company that puts together all sorts of kits (in all price ranges) for that young maker. It uses magnetized components and touches on ideas of circuits and other makerspace essentials.​Website

MakeyMakey

The MakeyMakey is a USB enabled device that turns everyday objects into touchpads. Connect the alligator clips to playdoh, gummi bears, or even bananas and you can play the drums or a tune on the piano. It is a great tool for students to interact withWebsite

My3D

This is an older "toy" but it is good to use with those older devices (old ipod touches or iphones). The apps put in you into a 3D world and can inspire students into coding or 3D modeling.WebsiteYou can find them for around $10 on Amazon HERE

These interactive robots can be programmed with printed cards/sheets or with hand-drawn sheets (via sharpie markers). These are new to the market and are a neat way to introduce robotics to students.​WebsiteOzobot (Appstore LINK)​Ozogroove (Appstore LINK)

Raspberry Pi

A $35 computer? Yes!! That is what you can get with this fully programmable computer. This movement started in the UK, but quickly made it's way "across the pond" and is impacting maker/learner spaces everywhere. This cheap programmable computer is a great way for kids to experiment and learn about all sorts of programming languages and capabilities!​Website

Sphero

The cutest little rolling robot you have ever seen! A sphero (or a set of them) is a wonderful way to introduce coding and programming. There are a whole suite of apps that can be used with the Sphero (iOS and Android). The sphero can be used with students of all ages!Website

Squishy Circuits

Squishy Circuits were created right in the "backyard" of EdCampMSP. They are a project from the University of St. Thomas and are a great tool to teach basics of circuitry.As an added project, you can make the conductive and insulating doughs from things found in your kitchen (a great project for a makerspace).Website